Integrating Organic Farming Practices with Plant Science for Sustainable Agriculture in Uzbekistan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research paper investigates how organic farming techniques can be synthesized with modern plant science to further the goals of sustainable farming in Uzbekistan. This research comes in response to the growing need for more eco-friendly practices amidst rampant soil erosion, declining freshwater resources, and the excessive use of agrochemicals. Reducing yield gaps with improved soil health balances ecological integrity by using organic practices like composting, crop rotation, pest control, in conjunction with advancements of plant science like selective breeding, soil microbiome engineering, and the development of stress-tolerant crops. The case studies from different parts of Uzbekistan illustrate that these methods synergistically improve soil cultivation, heighten dependence on organic inputs, and bolster resilience to climate change impacts. Furthermore, the research formulates system approaches and soft advocacy intervention designs intended to achieve these outcomes uniformly through heightened integrated advocacy adoption. Above all, the research demonstrates how shifting from conventional to organic farming when combined with scientific approaches—can fundamentally transform Uzbekistan’s food security, economy, and ecosystem health in unison.
Source: Natural and Engineering Sciences
Authors: Dilnavoz Shavkidinova, Dilshoda Abdullaeva, Nilufar Esanmuradova, Makhsuda Ergasheva, Diyorbek Yoqubov, Mustafo Tursunov, Inomjon Matkarimov, Kurbonalijon Zokirov
Institutions: Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Kimyo International University in Tashkent, Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, Urgench State University, Western Caspian University, Mamun University, Tashkent State Agrarian University, Baku Eurasian University
Language: English
Topic: Plant and soil sciences
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Zero hunger, Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414188525